Trademark & Unfair Competition

This course will introduce students to U.S. trademark law, the law of unfair competition, and related common law doctrines that protect against consumer confusion and the appropriation of commercial goodwill. The course will explore how the government recognizes trademark rights (including the registration process), trademark infringement (including defenses and remedies), and the loss of trademark rights. In addition to focusing on statutory law and doctrine, the course will examine the economic foundations of trademark protection and evaluate current trends in trademark law.